as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
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Recent Examples of blurry
Social media consumers are accustomed to blurry, low-quality cellphone videos amassing millions of views, often outperforming polished content.
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
Orion Nebula Those viewing from a dark sky location may also notice a blurry patch of light hanging about 5 degrees below Orion's belt.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The macula, part of the retina needed for sharp vision, may become distorted, causing blurry sight.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The noise starts to cut into detail noticeably and smudge details at ISO 12800-25600, and results are blurry at ISO 51200-102400.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
Orion Nebula Those viewing from a dark sky location may also notice a blurry patch of light hanging about 5 degrees below Orion's belt.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The macula, part of the retina needed for sharp vision, may become distorted, causing blurry sight.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The noise starts to cut into detail noticeably and smudge details at ISO 12800-25600, and results are blurry at ISO 51200-102400.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blurry
Adjective
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Plot details are vague at this time, but Gilroy has said in interviews that the film revolves around a cellist.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Digging into the rumors, Snopes found several sources that may have contributed to the origin of the rumors, including social media posts and vague news headlines.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the faint scent of woodsmoke might feel nostalgic at first, consistent indoor exposure is anything but harmless.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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When the faint pass left his stick, Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook was first to pounce.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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As her body began to shiver and her mind grew hazy, extraction efforts only became more difficult.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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At the new Bay View taproom, the brewery will serve small runs as well as Solemn Oath Brewery staples, such as its popular Lü Kölsch, Snaggletooth Bandana IPA, Small Wave City Club hazy IPA and Kidnapped by Vikings IPA.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Blurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blurry. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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